Some viruses come and go after making us sick, but some have become a part of us, passed down by our ancestors. San Diego ...

You are mostly but not entirely human. If we crunch the numbers, 8% of your genome actually comes from viruses that got ...

With 180 identical coat proteins arranged to make 20 different sides, the resulting virus looks a bit like a soccer ball or a game die.

Researchers at San Diego State University and Michigan State University are shedding new light on how viruses meticulously pack their genetic material - a breakthrough that could help researchers ...